DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
Technegydd Cynnal a Chadw
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Job Reference Number
8854
Job Type
Permanent
Job Function
Operations
Salary Range
£31,395.00 - £35,682.00
Location
Closing Date for Applications:
Application Deadline
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 (23:59)
Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Technician (focusing on mechanical systems), your responsibilities will include:
- Being part of a team working on planned activities for Dŵr Cymru assets, such as improvement projects and preventive maintenance, as well as responding to failures throughout the area.
- Investigating the nature of machinery failures and conducting planned and organized maintenance on all equipment related to Dŵr Cymru asset base to reduce machinery failures.
- Performing similar installations, renewals, and assisting with commissioning equipment according to specifications, on time, and in compliance with company procedures.
- Conducting an examination of spare parts and materials needed to complete work effectively, ordering necessary items through your supervisor or directly from the supplier.
- Following company health and safety procedures - being responsible for your own health and safety and having a duty of care for your colleagues and anyone affected by the work you do.
- Dealing with sometimes difficult situations in a friendly, positive, and professional manner, striving for a quick resolution.
- Updating information in various IT systems daily.
- Engaging with external contractors regarding major capital plans, ensuring they are completed effectively and efficiently and fully comply with Health and Safety and company procedures.
- Managing your own time, handling routine work with very little supervision.
- Undertaking any other duties as required to meet business needs.
- Recognized apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering or dual awarded with NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent City & Guilds qualification
- Full driving license
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of analyzing information to identify possible problems
- Practical experience gained in industry to support your apprenticeship and ensure full compliance and adherence to all Health and Safety procedures
- Good communication skills, listening, and responding appropriately to resolve problems
- Ability to create and maintain good networks with internal departments
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, sometimes in difficult circumstances
- Awareness of regulatory bodies such as the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
- Ability to use Microsoft software packages and other operating systems
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What You'll Get
The successful candidate will participate in an on-call rotation (1 week out of every 6 weeks) and also take part in 260 hours of planned work time. Company car provided
For more information about the role, contact Russell.Newnham@dwrcymru.com
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary in the market, 34 days of annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and recognition including:
- Flexible salary schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but depending on performance, you could receive progression within the band and annual incentive)
- Option to purchase additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
- Higher employer pension contributions – up to 11% employer contribution
- Free Mortgage Broker Services
- Better family-friendly policies
- Succession opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and mentoring programs
- Discount on membership at gyms and fitness centers and high street shops
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount on all visitor attraction centers and Dŵr Cymru shops
- Free on-site car leasing and parking at all sites
- Health Cash Back scheme and access to an online family doctor service
- Employee assistance program for employees and their close families
- Much more to be found on our website.
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Due to the nature of the industry, a satisfactory medical clearance and a Basic Disclosure criminal records check is required for all new employees joining the business.
For some roles, additional checks and security clearance may be required, and this offer is conditional upon all checks being satisfactorily completed. You will receive more information on how to complete these checks via email after you receive the offer.
About Us
Dŵr Cymru keeps 3 million people healthy every day with safe, reliable water, and takes wastewater to be cleaned, before returning it safely to our rivers and beautiful seas.
To be able to provide high-quality essential services that help protect the health of our customers, colleagues, and our environment, we need the right people to achieve our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviors that underpin them. The safety of our people, our assets, and our information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company's required safety objectives.
We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the foundation for our culture at Dŵr Cymru. We want everyone to feel confident, proud, and able to be themselves at work. To ensure better representation in our workforce, we particularly welcome applications from minority groups including Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minorities, Women, LGBTQ+, disabled people, and people with disabilities. Together we continue to create a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents every customer we serve.
At the core, our company is based on trust, being open, respect, commitment, and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales number 2366777. Registered Office: Pentwyn Road, Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan CF46 6LY
© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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